Summer Waves P20012335 Active 12ft x 30in Outdoor Round Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set with Skimmer Filter Pump & Filter Cartridge, Tan Wicker

Bought this for my special needs sons cause it’s been super hot here in northern ca. With my daughter whom left for college we needed a distraction. Been eye balling this pool for a while originally wanted the one that was 33” in depth but it was used so decided on the 30” in depth since it was brand new. Ordered it late last week and it arrived yesterday afternoon. They said it would take 2 hrs to put together by yourself it took a lot less with 3 of my sons helping. I had prep my ground already with dirt and sand leveling it out the best I could. Even sprayed weed and lawn killer to prevent growth. I then walked the perimeter making sure now sticks or rocks on the ground for a few days. Lastly laid a tarp down and then a pool pad down to protect the bottom of my pool from growth. Putting the pool together was a breeze. Yes, that last bar was a little tricky but that certain T bar made it easy it’s even easier when you have two other people holding both sides so you can concentrate on that connection point. We filled the pool to the suggested depth and it looks great. My only qualm is I’m short even for a 30 “ depth pool so I do have to buy a short ladder. LolOther then that it’s a great start to this pool. I did hear some people the motor gave out after a month but I also seen people had it for years with no issue. I found a website that sells the motor if mine should stop working and “if” the seller doesn’t honor a defective part replacement. I don’t foresee it being an issue. Great starter pool if you don’t want to commit to something too big!Pic: the one where it shows a blue tarp and black pool pad. It was suggested to get one it’s to protect your small investment from growth and punctures! Walk the perimeter of the area and do use weed and lawn killer to ensure no growth!Level the ground the best you can I used dirt and all purpose sand to do so. Get any sticks that didn’t decompose all the way. Before laying any tarp or pool pad down.

This is a great little pool! I got it for my husband and me to float and cool off in, in and it’s perfect! With a little landscape and lighting, it makes a beautiful little oasis! I was worried about not getting the ground level, and I’m not saying you shouldn’t try, but ours is about 3 inches off and is doing just fine. However, we don’t have children playing in it either. After levelling the ground, or attempting to 😳, we laid the puzzle-type thick foam mat pieces, that gives a comfortable floor to the pool and we hope will give it protection from rocks, as they seem to grow where I live. I bought tons of chemicals that I thought I would need, but the water has been really easy to keep balanced. I shock it once a week, use algicide once a week and when it requires any other chemical it calls for with my weekly water test. I downloaded the Clorox Pool and spa app, and use strips to dip and test. The app is great, I highly recommend it, and believe that’s why this has been so simple. You don’t need a water test kit, just the strips.I use all Clorox pool and spa products. I also bought a skimmer with a pole attachment, a cheap one will do just fine, a pool this size doesn’t need anything sturdy or expensive. I bought a great little vacuum from Lowe’s that attaches to your garden hose and creates its own suction, and it works great. As it vacuums, it adds water to your pool that it will need when some evaporates on hot summer days. I use it once a week, we don’t have a ton of debris that gets in our pool. I’m surprised and pleased with how sturdy and attractive this pool is and am so happy I purchased it! I’m curious to see how it lasts through the summer and if it’s in good shape for next year, I think it will be!

Updated comment - it is now 2023 and this pool is still going strong. They did replace the filter/pump for a stronger one and it was the smart thing to do for their family. This pool has this far been one of my best purchases. I'll update in another 5 years :) --We purchased this pool in 2018 and it has been amazing for our needs. It went up easily and was a good size for the grandkids who ranged in age from 15 to 5, as long as they took turns with diving and thrashing around. When the two teens weren't in the pool, it was perfect for the other 3 for playing and swimming. That's Nana's fault and not the pool's as I should have gotten a larger pool!The quality of the pool is quite good as it held up just fine to all of their playing and horsing around. No scratches, no tears, and the bars didn't bend. My one suggestion with this pool is that the motor for the skimmer/filter isn't very strong. You're going to want to invest in a better mower or buy extra chemicals and a net to keep it clean. I consider that kind of maintenance in the ordinary scope of things, which is why I didn't ding the review for it. If you have a pool in a grassy yard, even with a tarp and bathmats at the ladder, you're going to get grass in the pool. Multiply that times 5 kids and you can understand why the enclosed pump couldn't keep up. If you only have a couple of people who are going to be more aware of grass on their feet or legs, then the pump that comes with it may suit your needs just fine.All in all, we've been really happy with it. I would purchase it again, and may do it anyway just so that the teens have their own pool.

I was able to set it up myself on a level spot. It took a while, but was worth it. Looking forward to staying cool this summer.

Easy to assemble but not sturdy